Southend East Primary Care Network

ARRS General Practitioner

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Job summary

Job summary

Following the release of ARRS GP information and funding we are looking for newly qualified (within 2 yrs and not having had a substantive post), enthusiastic, forward-thinking GPs to join Southend East Primary Care Network on a fixed term salaried contact until 31 March 2025. We require up to 2 session per week.

Once further guidance on the role is published from NHSE there maybe the opportunity for the contract to be extended.

Contract will be based on the BMA contract with 6 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays and 2 additional NHS days (pro rata). One week study leave (pro rata)

This is a great opportunity to get to know all our practices working across the area of Southend East PCN.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

The GP will undertake a variety of duties governed by the GMS contract and objectives of Enhanced Services including:

Share of Routine and Urgent appointments both face to face and telephone

Prescribe as per local & national guidelines

Share of home visits routine and emergency

Time-manage completion of administration: letters, results, tasks, referrals, telephone calls, emails

Take responsibility for appropriate referrals (following local guidance and good medical practice) and administration pertaining to them

Checking and signing share of repeat prescriptions

Cover for colleagues in exceptional circumstances such as sudden illness, taking into account the individual doctors external commitments such as childcare.

On call sessions pro rata

Participate in Extended Hours between 7.30am - 8.00am and/or 6.30pm - 8.30pm if required by the PCN

Work with other health and social care providers to ensure a safe and integrated service. Provide comprehensive assessment, advice, and treatment for the registered practice population.

Maintain accurate and comprehensive records of consultations using both EMIS and S1 clinical systems

To provide clinical support to other members of staff, both clinical and administrative, in achieving the highest possible standards of care and QOF and Enhanced Services targets

The content of this post will be reviewed in consultation with the post-holder when necessary and in line with the service developments.

About us

Southend East PCN is located at Norton Place in Shoebury, along Ness Road. We have our own PCN building which is extremely active and is in use by our 5 member practices in the local area. We cover approx 37,000 patients and offer a range of appointments from our wide range of staff, fully utilising the ARRS budget. Our team consists of pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, social prescribers, health trainers, paramedics, physiotherapists and assistant practitioners. We have 2 clinical directors who are partners in two local surgeries, and an operations manager to provide support wherever needed. We have a strong digital presence and have employed a Digital Transformational Lead, to help our PCN network with other businesses and mature over time.

Date posted

16 October 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

5 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5506-24-0042

Job locations

Norton Place

Ness Road

Southend-on-sea

SS39DL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job responsibilities

MAIN TASKS:

CLINICAL

Recording clear and contemporaneous I.T. based consultation notes to agreed standards

Provide safe, evidence-based, cost-effective, individualised patient care within the surgery, patients own home or other environment where patient care is carried out

Clinically examine and assess patient needs from a physiological and psychological perspective, and plan clinical care accordingly referring patients to other services/agencies in a timely manner, utilising Practice, PCN and local guidelines.

To recognise the need for and be able to perform and interpret investigatory procedures, including laboratory and radiology.

Prioritise health problems and intervene appropriately to assist the patient in complex, urgent or emergency situations, including initiation of effective emergency care.

Ensure appropriate follow up of patients

Support patients to adopt health promotion strategies that promote healthy lifestyles and apply principles of self-care

Support the delivery of anticipatory care plans

Recognise and work within your own competence and in accordance with professional codes of conduct, maintaining accurate and contemporaneous health records

Independently prescribe for patients within your scope of practice. Prescribing in accordance with locally agreed or national guidelines.

Compiling and issuing computer-generated acute and repeat prescriptions

Review medications following the appropriate policies, NICE/local clinical guidelines and local care pathways.

To maintain an awareness of developments in clinical practice

Awareness of and compliance with all relevant practice policies/guidelines e.g. prescribing, confidentiality, data protection, health and safety and QOF standards.

Be aware of your duties and responsibilities regarding current legislation and adhere to our policies and procedures on Safeguarding Children and Safeguarding Adults.

CONFIDENTIALITY

You will have access to confidential information relating to patients and their Carers, practice staff and other healthcare workers. Patients entrust us with, or allow us to gather, sensitive information in relation to their health and other matters. They do so in confidence and have the right to expect that staff will respect their privacy and act appropriately

Information relating to patients, carers, colleagues, other healthcare workers or the business of the practice may only be divulged to authorised persons in accordance with the practice policies and procedures relating to confidentiality and the protection of personal and sensitive data

HEALTH AND SAFETY - The post-holder will assist in promoting and maintaining their own and others health, safety and security as defined in our Health & Safety Policy, to include:

Using personal security systems within the workplace according to PCN guidelines

Identifying the risks involved in work activities and undertaking such activities in a way that manages those risks

Making effective use of training to update knowledge and skills

Using appropriate infection control procedures, including maintaining a tidy and safe way work area free from hazards. Effective hand hygiene.

Provide advice on the correct and safe management of the specimen's process, including collection, labelling, handling, use of correct containers, storage and transport arrangements

Correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in both routine and extraordinary circumstances

Managing directly all incidents of accidental exposure

Safe use of sharps, storage and disposal

Reporting potential risks identified

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY - The post-holder will support the equality, diversity and rights of patients, carers and colleagues, to include:

Acting in a way that recognises the importance of peoples rights, interpreting them in a way that is consistent with practice procedures and policies, and current legislation

Respecting the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of patients, carers and colleagues

Behaving in a manner which is welcoming to and of the individual, is non-judgmental and respects their circumstances, feelings priorities and rights.

TRAINING, PERSONAL/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Training requirements will be monitored in accordance with PCN requirements. Relevant personal development will be encouraged and supported by the PCN. You will be expected to take responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Undertake mandatory and statutory training as required and attend courses/ study days as deemed appropriate/necessary

Continually review clinical practice, responding to National policies and initiatives where appropriate

Participation in an annual individual performance review / internal appraisal and annual external GP appraisal including taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development

Provide leadership and education for members of the multi-disciplinary team, providing guidance and support when necessary.

Assess own performance and take accountability for own actions, either directly or under supervision.

QUALITY - The post-holder will strive to maintain quality within the practice, and will:

Contribute to the achievement of the highest possible quality standards such as those detailed by their regulatory body and the CQC.

Monitor the safety and effectiveness of own clinical practice through quality assurance strategies such as the use of audit, mentor feedback, case review and peer review. Implement improvements where necessary

Understanding of the audit process and of clinical risk management

Alert other team members to issues of Clinical Governance, quality and risk. Participate in Significant Event and/or near miss analysis reviews .

Contribute to the effectiveness of the team by reflecting on own and team activities and making suggestions on ways to improve and enhance the teams performance

Effectively manage own time, workload and resources